How much sugar should a 10 year-old have a day

The American Heart Association recommends children and teens consume less than 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons, of added sugar per day.

Consuming foods and beverages high in added sugars during childhood is linked to the development of risk factors for heart disease, including an increased risk of obesity and elevated blood pressure.

In a scientific statement published in Circulation, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children ages two to 18 should limit their added sugar consumption to less than six teaspoons (25 grams) per day, and sugary beverages should be limited to no more than eight ounces per week.

[1] Sugary drinks are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, and a 20-ounce bottle of soda alone can include upwards of 16 teaspoons of added sugar. According to the AHA statement, children under the age of two should not consume any foods or beverages with added sugars.

“There is clear evidence that added sugars, especially sugary beverages, contribute to obesity and other metabolic problems,” says Dr.

Frank Hu, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiolog

how much sugar should a kid eat per day

how much sugar should a kid eat